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as in confident
having or showing a mind free from doubt
a man who seemed very assured of the outcome of the election
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as in optimistic
having or showing great faith in oneself or one's abilities
an assured attorney, he dominates any courtroom proceeding
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as in proud
having too high an opinion of oneself
he's rather assured for a moviemaker with one hit movie to his name
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as in reassured
to ease the grief or distress of
a minister choosing just the right words to assure the grieving parents of the fallen soldier
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Recent Examples of assured
Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
The passing is sharper, the defending more assured, and decisions look clearer across the pitch.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
On the other side, Moafi tells me Al-Hashimi’s neurologist assured her she is cleared to work, and double coverage in an ER is standard practice.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
From their first encounter, the fantastic Petrova holds her ground, playing Iris with assured pluckiness.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
The passing is sharper, the defending more assured, and decisions look clearer across the pitch.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
With Division 1 set to be a 16-team division, the Braves are almost assured of Division 1 placement.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
On the other side, Moafi tells me Al-Hashimi’s neurologist assured her she is cleared to work, and double coverage in an ER is standard practice.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assured
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To wriggle out of Joseph’s grasp, Michael hires a brash young lawyer, John Branca, played by Miles Teller, who lends the coolly confident character a delightfully rough edge.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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Owners should also be confident in their long-term plans for the property.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Eddie Murphy’s son Eric and Martin Lawrence’s daughter Jasmin have welcomed their first baby since marrying last June, proud grandpa Murphy revealed over the weekend.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The company is proud to provide a valuable recycling and renewable resource facility for Arlington, Mansfield and the Metroplex.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2026
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Police also reassured the public there is no ongoing threat related to the suspect.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Despite fans’ worries, the new series sounds incredibly promising, and Netflix reassured viewers that fans old and new will enjoy the series, which will be executive-produced produced by Rebecca Sonnenshine.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Huff signing did not work, and now the Eagles have ensured that Greenard will wear green with a major trade.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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This was the reality all but ensured since March 17, when general manager George Paton and head coach Sean Payton and the rest of the staff decided that trading for Dolphins star receiver Jaylen Waddle would be well worth the ultimate price of their first-round pick.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Since local rain accounts for 40% of the region’s drinking water supply, folks from Los Angeles County Public Works were busy making sure it got captured and sunk into reservoirs and groundwater basins as non-rainy day storage.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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The test case—picturing a cow doing ballet—produces a smug bovine pirouetting.—
Elise Broach,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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My math teachers of old are very smug somewhere.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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Boys and girls are both primed to pay attention to human faces and voices, which, after all, belong to those who will keep them fed, safe and comforted.—
Lise Eliot,
The Conversation,
20 Apr. 2026
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There can be moments when she is comforted by the town or is amused by the town or finds joy in the town.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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Rain is anticipated Saturday, though it’s not guaranteed all of Georgia will see it before the end of the month.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Thick, crispy and caramel-forward, these cookies made with rice flour are guaranteed to satisfy the cookie craving.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Assured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assured. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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